In a quiet corner of a library at Mississippi State University, you’ll find a slim red volume that tells the story of what may be America’s first Juneteenth.

Mississippi State University’s College of Arts and Sciences is launching an interdisciplinary initiative aimed at promoting outstanding teaching practices and collaboration within the largest academic college at the university.

—Pierce, “Youth Poetry Writing Workshop,” 10:45 a.m., Galloway Tween Room; “Mississippi Youth Poetry Project,” 2:45 p.m., State Capitol 201A; “Book Signing,” 4:15 p.m., book signing tent. —Foreman, “Mississippi Culture,” 2:45 p.m., State Capitol 103; “Book Signing,” 4:15 p.m., book signing tent.